Vaporization device

ABSTRACT

A vaporization device includes a mouthpiece, an inner shell, a first pod, a second pod, a one-way valve, and a carbon monoxide sensor. The mouthpiece has first opening. The inner shell is disposed in the mouthpiece. The inner shell has a second opening in fluid communication with the first opening. The first pod is disposed in the inner shell. The first pod is configured to hold a nicotine-containing liquid. The second pod is disposed in the inner shell. The second pod is configured to hold a non-nicotine-containing liquid. The one-way valve is positioned over the second opening. The one-way valve is configurable between an open position and a closed position. The carbon monoxide sensor is disposed in the mouthpiece.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser.No. 63/265,046, filed Dec. 7, 2021 and U.S. Provisional Application Ser.No. 63/265,473, filed Dec. 15, 2021, both of which are herebyincorporated by reference in their entireties.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure generally relates to a vaporization device.

BACKGROUND

Vaporization devices have been frequently used as a cigarettereplacement or as a means to wean users of cigarettes. For example,vaporization devices may be a battery operated device that is speciallyconfigured to mimic or simulate the feeling of smoking a cigarette.However, rather than burning actual tobacco, the vaporization device isconfigured to burn a liquid solution, thereby creating a vapor inhalableby the user. Such liquid solutions may include a nicotine-containingsubstance similar to that of cigarettes or a medicated substance.

SUMMARY

In some embodiments, a vaporization device is disclosed herein. Thevaporization device includes a mouthpiece, an inner shell, a first pod,a second pod, a one-way valve, and a carbon monoxide sensor. Themouthpiece has a first opening. The inner shell is disposed in themouthpiece. The inner shell has a second opening in fluid communicationwith the first opening. The first pod is disposed in the inner shell.The first pod is configured to hold a nicotine-containing liquid. Thesecond pod is disposed in the inner shell. The second pod is configuredto hold a non-nicotine-containing liquid. The one-way valve ispositioned over the second opening. The one-way valve is configurablebetween an open position and a closed position. The carbon monoxidesensor is disposed in the vaporization device

In some embodiments, a vaporization device is disclosed herein. Thevaporization device includes a mouthpiece, an inner shell, a first pod,a second pod, a one-way valve, and a vapor filtration mesh. Themouthpiece has a first opening. The inner shell is disposed in themouthpiece. The inner shell has a second opening in fluid communicationwith the first opening. The first pod is disposed in the inner shell.The first pod is configured to hold a medication-containing liquid. Thesecond pod is disposed in the inner shell. The second pod is configuredto hold a non-medication-containing liquid. The one-way valve ispositioned over the second opening. The one-way valve configurablebetween an open position and a closed position. The vapor filtrationmesh disposed in the vaporization device.

In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is disclosed herein.An initial smoking cessation plan is generated based on one or moreinputs provided by a client device in communication with a vaporizationdevice. The initial smoking cessation plan includes one or more phases,wherein each phase is associated with a predefined ratio of a vapormixture for the vaporization device to deliver to a user. The initialsmoking cessation plan is loaded onto the client device. One or morestreams of usage statistics associated with the user's use of thevaporization device is received. A carbon monoxide and/or carbonmonoxide reading from a carbon monoxide sensor disposed in thevaporization device is received. The one or more streams of usagestatistics and the carbon monoxide and/or carbon monoxide reading areanalyzed to determine whether the user's use of the vaporization deviceis in accordance with the initial smoking cessation plan. The user's useof the vaporization device is determined to deviate from the initialsmoking cessation plan. The initial smoking cessation plan is modifiedbased on the determining.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

So that the manner in which the above-recited features of the presentdisclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description ofthe disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference toembodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Itis to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrated onlytypical embodiments of this disclosure and are therefore not to beconsidered limiting of its scope, for the disclosure may admit to otherequally effective embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a computing environment,according to example embodiments.

FIG. 2 illustrates a vaporization device, according to exampleembodiments.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the vaporization device of FIG. 2 ,according to example embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the flow of air of thevaporization device of FIG. 2 , according to example embodiments.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of vaporization device, according to exampleembodiments.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the vaporization device of FIG. 5 ,according to example embodiments.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating the flow of air of thevaporization device of FIG. 5 , according to example embodiments.

FIG. 8 illustrates a vaporization device, according to exampleembodiments.

FIG. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of generating a dosageplan, according to exemplary embodiments.

FIG. 10A is a block diagram illustrating a computing device, accordingto example embodiments.

FIG. 10B is a block diagram illustrating a computing device, accordingto example embodiments.

To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have beenused, where possible, to designate identical elements that are common tothe figures. It is contemplated that elements disclosed in oneembodiment may be beneficially utilized on other embodiments withoutspecific recitation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

One or more embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to avaporization device and a system for implementing a dosage planutilizing the vaporization device. In some embodiments, the vaporizationdevice may include a one-way valve and vapor filtration mesh. Use of theone-way valve with the vapor filtration mesh may allow a user to filterout any contaminants that may be contained in a user's exhale. In thismanner, the user can exhale into the vaporization device, which canfilter and release the filtered air into the atmosphere. In this manner,a user can be mindful of any toxins caused by the user's secondhandvapor.

In some embodiments, the vaporization device may include a carbonmonoxide sensor. The carbon monoxide sensor may be implemented as partof a smoking cessation plan. For example, as described below, a user canutilize vaporization device when trying to quit a smoking habit. Thecarbon monoxide sensor may be utilized to determine whether the user is“cheating” their smoking cessation plan by consuming nicotine fromexternal sources.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a computing environment 100,according to example embodiments. Computing environment 100 may includevaporization device 102, back-end computing system 104, and clientdevice 106 communicating via network 105.

Network 105 may be of any suitable type, including individualconnections via the Internet, such as cellular or Wi-Fi networks. Insome embodiments, network 105 may connect terminals, services, andmobile devices using direct connections, such as radio frequencyidentification (RFID), near-field communication (NFC), Bluetooth™,low-energy Bluetooth™ (BLE), Wi-Fi™, ZigBee™, ambient backscattercommunication (ABC) protocols, USB, WAN, or LAN. Because the informationtransmitted may be personal or confidential, security concerns maydictate one or more of these types of connection be encrypted orotherwise secured. In some embodiments, however, the information beingtransmitted may be less personal, and therefore, the network connectionsmay be selected for convenience over security.

Network 105 may include any type of computer networking arrangement usedto exchange data. For example, network 105 may include any type ofcomputer networking arrangement used to exchange information. Forexample, network 105 may be the Internet, a private data network,virtual private network using a public network and/or other suitableconnection(s) that enables components in computing environment 100 tosend and receive information between the components of environment 100.

Client device 106 may be operated by a user. For example, client device106 may be a mobile device, a tablet, a desktop computer, or anycomputing system having the capabilities described herein. Client device106 may belong to or be provided to a user or may be borrowed, rented,or shared. Users may include, but are not limited to, individuals suchas, for example, subscribers, clients, prospective clients, or customersof an entity associated with back-end computing system 104, such asindividuals who have obtained, will obtain, or may obtain a product,service, or consultation from an entity associated with back-endcomputing system 104.

Client device 106 may include at least application 112. Application 112may be representative of a web browser that allows access to a websiteor a stand-alone application. Client device 106 may access application112 to access functionality of back-end computing system 104. Clientdevice 106 may communicate over network 105 to request a webpage, forexample, from web client application server 114 of back-end computingsystem 104. For example, client device 106 may be configured to executeapplication 112 to access content managed by web client applicationserver 114. The content that is displayed to client device 106 may betransmitted from web client application server 114 to client device 106,and subsequently processed by application 112 for display through agraphical user interface (GUI) of client device 106. In someembodiments, a user can access application 112 to identify other users,similar to social media functionality.

Client device 106 may communicate with vaporization device 102. Forexample, client device 106 may communicate with vaporization device 102via network 105. Vaporization device 102 may be representative of deviceconfigured to deliver a vapor to a user. In some embodiments, the vapormay be formed from a nicotine-containing substance. In some embodiments,the vapor may be formed from a non-nicotine-containing substance, suchas, but not limited to, ketamine, melatonin, oxytocin, amphetamines,vitamins, opioids, caffein, nutraceuticals, and the like.

In some embodiments, may be representative of a split-pod vaporizationdevice configured to deliver a vapor mixture formed from anicotine-containing substance and a non-nicotine-containing substance.In some embodiments, may be representative of a split-pod vaporizationdevice configured to deliver a vapor mixture formed from amedication-containing substance and a non-medication-containingsubstance. Vaporization device 102 is discussed in further detail belowin conjunction with FIGS. 2-8 .

In some embodiments, vaporization device 102 may include microcontroller110. Microcontroller 110 may be configured to communicate with clientdevice 106 and/or back-end computing system 104. Microcontroller 110 maybe configured to track use of vaporization device 102. For example,microcontroller 110 may track a number of uses of vaporization device102 and a duration of each use. In some embodiments, vaporization device102 may transmit the usage information to client device 106 fortransmission to back-end computing system 104 for further analysis. Insome embodiments, vaporization device 102 may transmit usage informationdirectly to back-end computing system 104.

Back-end computing system 104 may include at least web clientapplication server 114 and a dosage module 116. Each of dosage module116 may be comprised of one or more software modules. The one or moresoftware modules may be collections of code or instructions stored on amedia (e.g., memory of back-end computing system 104) that represent aseries of machine instructions (e.g., program code) that implements oneor more algorithmic steps. Such machine instructions may be the actualcomputer code the processor of back-end computing system 104 interpretsto implement the instructions or, alternatively, may be a higher levelof coding of the instructions that is interpreted to obtain the actualcomputer code. The one or more software modules may also include one ormore hardware components. One or more aspects of an example algorithmmay be performed by the hardware components (e.g., circuitry) itself,rather as a result of the instructions.

Dosage module 116 may be configured to communicate with client device106. In some embodiments, dosage module 116 may be configured tocommunicate with vaporization device 102. Dosage module 116 may receiveusage information from vaporization device 102. Dosage module 116 may beconfigured to generate a dosage plan for the user based on user input,usage information, and the type of substance to be provided to the user.For example, dosage module 116 may be configured to generate a dosageplan for delivering Ketamine to the user. In another example, dosagemodule 116 may be configured to generate a dosage plan for deliveringmelatonin to the user. In another example, dosage module 116 may beconfigured to generate a smoking cessation plan for deliver nicotine tothe user in a manner that may ween the user off of nicotine and/orcigarettes.

To generate the dosage plan, dosage module 116 may include machinelearning module 118. Machine learning module 118 may include one or moreinstructions to train a prediction model used by dosage module 116. Totrain the prediction model, machine learning module 118 may receive, asinput, usage activity of each user. In some embodiments, machinelearning module 118 may further receive, as input, one or moreparameters specified by each user via application 112. Machine learningmodule 118 may implement one or more machine learning algorithms totrain the prediction model. For example, machine learning module 118 mayuse one or more of a decision tree learning model, association rulelearning model, artificial neural network model, deep learning model,inductive logic programming model, support vector machine model,clustering mode, Bayesian network model, reinforcement learning model,representational learning model, similarity and metric learning model,rule based machine learning model, and the like.

Machine learning module 118 may be configured to generation a dosageplan to the user. In some embodiments, the dosage plan may include oneor more phases, wherein each phase of cessation plan may include aspecific ratio of a nicotine-containing substance tonon-nicotine-containing substance or a medication-containing substanceto non-medication-containing substance in a vapor mixture as well as aduration for each phase. Machine learning module 118 may be configuredto dynamically adjust the user's dosage plan, based on usageinformation. For example, if machine learning module 118 determines thatthe user is using vaporization device 102 more than expected, machinelearning module 118 may update the dosage plan accordingly.

FIG. 2 illustrates a vaporization device 200, according to exampleembodiments. Vaporization device 200 may be an example of vaporizationdevice 102 discussed above, in conjunction with FIG. 1 . As illustrated,vaporization device 200 may include a first portion 202 and a secondportion 204. First portion 202 may be selectively coupled with secondportion 204.

First portion 202 may generally include a first end 206 and a second end208, opposite first end 206. First end 206 may include an opening 218formed therein. In some embodiments, first portion 202 may taper fromsecond end 208 to first end 206. As discussed in further detail below,first portion 202 may be configured to store one or more fluids used fordelivery of a vapor mixture to users of vaporization device 200. Forexample, first portion 202 may be configured to store at least twoliquids: a non-nicotine containing liquid and a nicotine containingliquid. In operation, a vapor mixture formed from at least a portion ofthe non-nicotine containing liquid and the nicotine containing liquidmay be delivered to the user of vaporization device 200.

First portion 202 may be formed from a thermoplastic material (e.g.,high-temperature thermoplastic material). Generally, first portion 202may be formed from a food-safe, chemical (e.g., oil) resistant material.Exemplary materials may include, but are not limited to, nylon-basedplastic (or equivalent), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyether etherketone (PEEK), polyetherimide (PEI), and the like.

Second portion 204 may generally include a first end 210 and a secondend 212, opposite first end. Although not shown in this particularfigure, second end 212 may include a charging slot formed therein.Exemplary charging slots may include, but are not limited to, universalserial bus (USB) port, lightening port, and the like. As discussed infurther detail below, second portion 204 may be configured to house oneor more electronic components of vaporization device 200.

Second portion 204 may be formed from extruded aluminum alloy, amaterial having an anodized or powder coating, and the like.

As illustrated in FIG. 2 , when in selective communication, firstportion 202 may create an interface 214 with second portion 204.Interface 214 may not be uniform about vaporization device 200. Forexample, formed between first portion 202 and second portion 204 may beone or more air passages 216. Each air passage 216 may allow air to flowfrom outside vaporization device 200 to an interior volume definedtherein. For example, when a user inhales via opening 218, air may bepulled within vaporization device 200 via one or more air passages 216.

Generally, first portion 202 may be configured as a disposable componentof vaporization device 102. For example, first portion 202 may bedisposed by end user when first portion 202 no longer contains at leastone of a nicotine-containing substance or a non-nicotine-containingsubstance. However, rather than having the user physically refill firstportion 202, the user may purchase a new first portion 202 for use withvaporization device 102.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of vaporization device 200, according toexample embodiments. As shown, first portion 202 may include amouthpiece 302, an inner shell 304, and one or more pods 306.

Inner shell 304 may be configured to interface with second portion 204of vaporization device 200. Inner shell 304 may include an openingformed therein. One or more pods 306 may be disposed within the opening.Inner shell 304 may be configured such that inner shell 304 separateseach of one or more pods 306 within mouthpiece 302.

Each of the one or more pods 306 may include an activation element and aliquid. In some embodiments, the activation element may berepresentative of a heating coil. In operation, when power is applied tothe heating coil, which, in turn, may vaporize the liquid in one or morepods 306 to create a vapor for consumption. In some embodiments, theactivation element may be representative of a combination piezoelectricand mesh material. Such combination assists in vaporizing a liquidwithout heating the liquid significantly, thus producing a cool vapor,which may be less toxic compared to heating up other drug compounds tohigh temperatures. In some embodiments, the liquid in one or more pods306 may be the same liquid across one or more pods 306. For example, theliquid in one or more pods 306 may be a nicotine-containing substance,ketamine, and the like. In some embodiments, each pod of one or morepods 306 may contain a different liquid. For example, a first pod of oneor more pods 306 may contain a nicotine-containing substance and asecond pod of one or more pods 306 may contain a non-nicotine-containingsubstance. In such embodiments, each pod may include an independentactivation element for heating the respective substance in the pod. Forexample, a first amount of power may be applied to a first activationelement in a first pod that contains a nicotine-containing substance,and a second amount of power may be applied to a second activationelement in a second pod that contains a non-nicotine-containingsubstance. In this manner, microcontroller 110 may control the ratio ofnicotine-containing substance to non-nicotine-containing substance in avapor mixture delivered to the user. Vapor created from one or more pods306 may be pulled through inner shell 304 via an opening 310 formedtherein.

Mouthpiece 302 may include an interior volume defined by a body ofmouthpiece 302. The interior volume is configured to house inner shell304 and one or more pods 306. For example, mouthpiece 302 may at leastpartially surround inner shell 304 and one or more pods 306. Inner shell304 may be configured such that inner shell 304 creates a channel ofspace within mouthpiece 302. The channel of space allows for vapor fromeach of one or more pods 306 to mix before delivery of the resultingvapor mixture to the user.

As shown, mouthpiece 302 may include an opening 308. Opening 308 may bein fluid communication with opening 310 of inner shell 304. In thismanner, when a user activates the activation elements, vapor produced bythe activation elements may exit inner shell 304 via opening 310. Vapormay then aggregate within the channel of space between inner shell 304and mouthpiece 302, which is created by inner shell 304. Vapor may exitthe channel through opening 308.

In some embodiments, first portion 202 may further include a valve 312.Valve 312 may be positioned over opening 310 of inner shell 304. In someembodiments, valve 312 may be representative of a one-way valve. Forexample, when a user activates the coils of vaporization device 102 andinhales, valve 312 may allow air to pass through inner shell 304 towardsopening 308. If, for example, a user attempts to exhale through opening308, valve 312 may be configured to block air from passing through innershell 304.

Such use of valve 312 may allow vaporization device 102 to be speciallyconfigured. For example, in some embodiments, first portion 202 mayfurther include vapor filtration mesh 314. As shown, vapor filtrationmesh may be positioned within the interior volume of mouthpiece 302,along the outer walls of inner shell 304. Vapor filtration mesh 314 maybe configured to trap vapor exhaled into vaporization device 102, viaopening 308, such that any harmful toxins that may be present in auser's exhale can be filtered through vaporization device 102.

For example, one or more pods 306 may contain a ketamine liquid.Ketamine may contain substances, which, when exhaled, may harm thoseindividuals that are co-located with a user of vaporization device 102.Instead of the user exhaling into open air, thereby creating second-handvapor that could contain harmful substances, the user can exhale intovaporization device 102 via opening 308. With valve 312 in place, thevapor exhaled by the user into the channel between mouthpiece 302 andinner shell 304 cannot enter inner shell 304 via opening 310. Instead,the vapor is forced to a periphery of inner shell 304, towards one ormore air passages 216. As the exhales into the vaporization device 102,the air that is exhaled is forced towards one or more air passages 216,such that the air travels through vapor filtration mesh 314. In thismanner, the resultant air that leaves vaporization device 102 may befree from any harmful contaminants, thus protecting bystanders fromsecond-hand vapor.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the flow of air of vaporizationdevice 200, according to example embodiments. The inhale airflow isshown in dashed lines, while exhale airflow is shown in solid lines.

As illustrated, when a user inhales, vapor created by excitation of theactivation elements in one or more pods 306 may flow in an upwarddirection towards the user. The act of inhaling may create negativepressure within first portion 202 of vaporization device 200, such thatvalve 312 is placed in an open position, thereby allowing vapor to passthrough inner shell 304 and into the channel between inner shell 304 andmouthpiece 302 for mixing, before delivery to the user.

When a user exhales into vaporization device 200, the air enters thechannel between inner shell 304 and mouthpiece 302. Because negativepressure is not created within vaporization device 200, valve 312maintains a closed position, thereby preventing the air from enteringinner shell 304. As a result, the air is forced towards one or more airpassages 216. As the air travels towards one or more air passages 216,any harmful contaminants that may be present in the air are filteredusing vapor filtration mesh 314. In this manner, when the air exitsvaporization device 200, via one or more air passages 216, the resultantair is free from any harmful contaminants.

As those skilled in the art understand, the design illustrated in FIGS.3 and 4 may be modified to achieve the same result. For example, ratherthan utilizing valve 312, vaporization device 200 may include astraw-like device contained therein. When a user wishes to exhale, thestraw-like device can extend partially outside of vaporization device200. The straw-like device can extend down a length of vaporizationdevice 200, such that the air exhaled by the user can exit thevaporization device 200 at one or more air passages formed in the bottomof vaporization device 200. In such configuration, vapor filtration mesh314 may be moved to the end of the straw-like device, such that theexhaled air can be filtered before exiting vaporization device 200 in asimilar manner.

Referring back to FIG. 3 , second portion 204 may include a body 352that defines interior volume 354. Disposed within interior volume 354may be at least microcontroller 350. Microcontroller 350 may include aprinted circuit board 356 and a power source 358. Printed circuit board356 may include at least one or more of power control circuitry, currentsensing circuitry, voltage sensing circuitry, charging interface,battery charging circuity, network interface (e.g., radio frequencyidentification (RFID) module, near-field communication (NFC) module,Bluetooth™ module, low-energy Bluetooth™ (BLE) module, Wi-Fi™ adapter,ZigBee™ module, etc.), microcontroller, and one or more safetymechanisms.

Microcontroller 350 may be configured to communicate with a remotecomputing server. For example, microcontroller 350 may be configured tocommunicate user consumption information to a remote computing serverand receive, from the remote computing server, dosage instructions. Thedosage instructions (described in further detail below) provide themicrocontroller with instructions directed to a target temperature ofeach activation element and a duration each activation element isheated.

Microcontroller 350 may instruct the power control circuitry regardingthe amount of power to be provide to the activation elements in one ormore pods 306. Power control circuitry may be configured to control theamount of power provided by power source 358 to one or more activationelements. For example, temperature of activation elements may bemeasured using the resistance change of the coil, and implementing afeedback look with the microcontroller to adjust the power output tomeet the target temperature (e.g., proportional-integral-derivative(PID) control loop). In some embodiments, power control circuitry may bea metal oxide silicon field effect transistor (MOSFET). The amount ofpower provided by power source 358 to each activation element affectsthe amount of vapor produced by vaporization device 200. In someembodiments, power source 358 may be a re-chargeable battery (e.g., 3.7V battery).

In some embodiments, microcontroller 350 may use a regression-basedalgorithm programmed locally on each device, which may be loaded tomicrocontroller via application 112 executing on client device 106associated with vaporization device 200. The regression-based algorithmmay include instructions on how and when to reduce a user's consumptionof the medication. In some embodiments, for each user, there may be acontrol period in which back-end computing system 104 learns andunderstands a user's consumption patterns. For example, back-endcomputing system 104 may learn the amount of time, milligrams of themedication taken per day, and/or the number of times vaporization device200 is used. This data may be used to design each user's consumptionplan.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of vaporization device 500, according toexample embodiments. Vaporization device 500 may be configured similarlyto vaporization device 200. Vaporization device 500 may be an example ofvaporization device 102 discussed above, in conjunction with FIG. 1 . Asillustrated, vaporization device 500 may include a first portion 502 anda second portion 504. First portion 502 may be selectively coupled withsecond portion 504.

First portion 502 may generally include a first end 506 and a second end508, opposite first end 506. First end 206 may include an opening 518formed therein. In some embodiments, first portion 502 may taper fromsecond end 508 to first end 506. As discussed in further detail below,first portion 502 may be configured to store one or more fluids used fordelivery of a vapor mixture to users of vaporization device 500. Forexample, first portion 502 may be configured to store at least twoliquids: a non-nicotine containing liquid and a nicotine containingliquid. In operation, a vapor mixture formed from at least a portion ofthe non-nicotine containing liquid and the nicotine containing liquidmay be delivered to the user of vaporization device 500.

First portion 502 may be formed from a thermoplastic material (e.g.,high-temperature thermoplastic material). Generally, first portion 502may be formed from a food-safe, chemical (e.g., oil) resistant material.Exemplary materials may include, but are not limited to, nylon-basedplastic (or equivalent), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyether etherketone (PEEK), polyetherimide (PEI), and the like.

Second portion 504 may generally include a first end 510 and a secondend 512, opposite first end. Although not shown in this particularfigure, second end 512 may include a charging slot formed therein.Exemplary charging slots may include, but are not limited to, universalserial bus (USB) port, lightening port, and the like. As discussed infurther detail below, second portion 504 may be configured to house oneor more electronic components of vaporization device 500.

Second portion 504 may be formed from extruded aluminum alloy, amaterial having an anodized or powder coating, and the like.

As illustrated in FIG. 5 , when in selective communication, firstportion 502 may create an interface 514 with second portion 504.Interface 514 may not be uniform about vaporization device 500. Forexample, formed between first portion 502 and second portion 504 may beone or more air passages 516. Each air passage 516 may allow air to flowfrom outside vaporization device 500 to an interior volume definedtherein. For example, when a user inhales via opening 518, air may bepulled within vaporization device 500 via one or more air passages 516.

Generally, first portion 502 may be configured as a disposable componentof vaporization device 500. For example, first portion 502 may bedisposed by end user when first portion 502 no longer contains at leastone of a nicotine-containing substance or a non-nicotine-containingsubstance. However, rather than having the user physically refill firstportion 502, the user may purchase a new first portion 502 for use withvaporization device 102.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of vaporization device 500, according toexample embodiments. As shown, first portion 502 may include amouthpiece 602, an inner shell 604, and one or more pods 606.

Inner shell 604 may be configured to interface with second portion 504of vaporization device 500. Inner shell 604 may include an openingformed therein. One or more pods 606 may be disposed within the opening.Inner shell 604 may be configured such that inner shell 604 separateseach of one or more pods 606 within mouthpiece 602.

Each of the one or more pods 606 may include an activation element and aliquid. In some embodiments, the activation element may berepresentative of a heating coil. In operation, when power is applied tothe heating coil, which, in turn, may vaporize the liquid in one or morepods 606 to create a vapor for consumption. In some embodiments, theactivation element may be representative of a combination piezoelectricand mesh material. Such combination assists in vaporizing a liquidwithout heating the liquid significantly, thus producing a cool vapor,which may be less toxic compared to heating up other drug compounds tohigh temperatures. In some embodiments, each pod of one or more pods 606may contain a different liquid. For example, a first pod of one or morepods 606 may contain a nicotine-containing substance and a second pod ofone or more pods 606 may contain a non-nicotine-containing substance. Insuch embodiments, each pod may include an independent activation elementfor heating the respective substance in the pod. For example, a firstamount of power may be applied to a first activation element in a firstpod that contains a nicotine-containing substance, and a second amountof power may be applied to a second activation element in a second podthat contains a non-nicotine-containing substance. In this manner,microcontroller 110 may control the ratio of nicotine-containingsubstance to non-nicotine-containing substance in a vapor mixturedelivered to the user. In some embodiments, microcontroller 350 disposedin second portion 504 may determine the ratio of nicotine-containingsubstances to non-nicotine containing substance to deliver to the user.Vapor created from one or more pods 606 may be pulled through innershell 604 via an opening 610 formed therein.

Mouthpiece 602 may include an interior volume defined by a body ofmouthpiece 602. The interior volume is configured to house inner shell604 and one or more pods 606. For example, mouthpiece 602 may at leastpartially surround inner shell 604 and one or more pods 606. Inner shell604 may be configured such that inner shell 604 creates a channel ofspace within mouthpiece 602. The channel of space allows for vapor fromeach of one or more pods 606 to mix before delivery of the resultingvapor mixture to the user.

As shown, mouthpiece 602 may include an opening 608. Opening 608 may bein fluid communication with opening 610 of inner shell 604. In thismanner, when a user activates the activation elements, vapor produced bythe activation elements may exit inner shell 604 via opening 610. Vapormay then aggregate within the channel of space between inner shell 604and mouthpiece 602, which is created by inner shell 604. Vapor may exitthe channel through opening 608.

In some embodiments, first portion 502 may further include a valve 612.Valve 612 may be positioned over opening 610 of inner shell 604. In someembodiments, valve 612 may be representative of a one-way valve. Forexample, when a user activates the coils of vaporization device 102 andinhales, valve 612 may allow air to pass through inner shell 604 towardsopening 608. If, for example, a user attempts to blow into opening 608,valve 612 may be configured to block air from passing through innershell 604.

As shown, vaporization device 500 may further include one or more carbonmonoxide sensors 614. Each carbon monoxide sensor 614 may be configuredto measure a level of carbon monoxide in the user's breath. Suchinformation may be used to assist dosage module 116 to accuratelygenerate or adjust a smoking cessation plan for the user. For example,by utilizing carbon monoxide sensor 614, dosage module 116 may determinewhether the user is utilizing other devices or products to consumenicotine. This may signal to dosage module 116 that the amount ofnicotine-containing substance should be increased or maintained over alonger period of time. Similarly, if the level of carbon monoxide in theuser's breath is within an acceptable range, this may signal to dosagemodule 116 that the user is on track with the smoking cessation plan.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating the flow of air of vaporizationdevice 500, according to example embodiments. The inhale airflow isshown in dashed lines, while breath airflow is shown in solid lines.

As illustrated, when a user inhales, vapor created by excitation of theactivation elements in one or more pods 606 may flow in an upwarddirection towards the user. The act of inhaling may create negativepressure within first portion 502 of vaporization device 500, such thatvalve 612 is placed in an open position, thereby allowing vapor to passthrough inner shell 604 and into the channel between inner shell 604 andmouthpiece 602 for mixing, before delivery to the user.

When a user blows into vaporization device 500 to test the nicotinelevels in their breath, the air enters the channel between inner shell604 and mouthpiece 602. Because negative pressure is not created withinvaporization device 500, valve 612 maintains a closed position, therebypreventing the air from entering inner shell 604. As a result, the airis forced towards one or more air passages 516. As the air travelstowards one or more air passages 516, it will pass one or more carbonmonoxide sensors 614 before exiting vaporization device 500.

As those skilled in the art understand, the design illustrated in FIGS.5 and 6 may be modified to achieve the same result. For example, ratherthan utilizing valve 612, vaporization device 500 may include astraw-like device contained therein. When a user tests their nicotinelevels, the straw-like device can extend partially outside ofvaporization device 500. The straw-like device can extend down a lengthof vaporization device 500, such that the air exhaled by the user canexit the vaporization device 500 at one or more air passages formed inthe bottom of vaporization device 500. In such configuration, one ormore carbon monoxide sensors may be moved to the end of the straw-likedevice, such that the carbon monoxide levels in the air can be measuredbefore exiting vaporization device 500 in a similar manner.

Referring back to FIG. 6 , second portion 504 may include a body 652that defines interior volume 654. Disposed within interior volume 654may be at least microcontroller 650 in communication with one or morecarbon monoxide sensors 614. Microcontroller 650 may include a printedcircuit board 656 and a power source 658. Printed circuit board 656 mayinclude at least one or more of power control circuitry, current sensingcircuitry, voltage sensing circuitry, charging interface, batterycharging circuity, network interface (e.g., radio frequencyidentification (RFID) module, near-field communication (NFC) module,Bluetooth™ module, low-energy Bluetooth™ (BLE) module, Wi-Fi™ adapter,ZigBee™ module, etc.), microcontroller, and one or more safetymechanisms.

Microcontroller 650 may be configured to communicate with a remotecomputing server. For example, microcontroller 650 ay be configured tocommunicate user consumption information to a remote computing serverand receive, from the remote computing server, dosage instructions. Thedosage instructions (described in further detail below) provide themicrocontroller with instructions directed to a target temperature ofeach activation element and a duration each activation element isheated. The dosage instructions may be a part of a larger cessation plangenerated by remote computing server.

Microcontroller 650 may instruct the power control circuitry regardingthe amount of power to be provide to the activation elements in one ormore pods 306. Power control circuitry may be configured to control theamount of power provided by power source 658 to one or more activationelements. For example, temperature of activation elements may bemeasured using the resistance change of the coil, and implementing afeedback look with the microcontroller to adjust the power output tomeet the target temperature (e.g., proportional-integral-derivative(PID) control loop). In some embodiments, power control circuitry may bea metal oxide silicon field effect transistor (MOSFET). The amount ofpower provided by power source 658 to each activation element affectsthe amount of vapor produced by vaporization device 500. In someembodiments, power source 658 may be a re-chargeable battery (e.g., 3.7V battery).

In some embodiments, microcontroller 650 may use a regression-basedalgorithm programmed locally on each device, which may be loaded tomicrocontroller via application 112 executing on client device 106associated with vaporization device 500. The regression-based algorithmmay include instructions on how and when to reduce a user's nicotineintake. In some embodiments, for each user, there may be a controlperiod in which back-end computing system 104 learns and understands auser's smoking behaviors. For example, back-end computing system 104 maylearn the amount of time, milligrams of nicotine taken per day fromvaporization device 500, milligrams of nicotine taken per day from otherdevices (from carbon monoxide sensors 614), and/or the number of timesvaporization device 500 is used. This data may be used to design eachuser's cessation plan.

FIG. 8 illustrates a vaporization device 800, according to exampleembodiments. In some embodiments, vaporization device 800 may beconfigured similar to vaporization device 200. In some embodiments,vaporization device 800 may be configured similar to vaporization device500.

As shown, vaporization device 800 may include a curved body thatincludes a first portion 802 and a second portion 804. The curved bodyis configured to mimic the physical feel of holding a cigarette.Accordingly, a user can hold vaporization device 800 in a similar waythe user would hold a combustible cigarette. Additionally, the curvedbody is more comfortable for the user to hold compared to conventionalvaporization devices. In some embodiments, first portion 802 may beconfigurated similar to first portion 202 and second portion 804 may beconfigured similar to second portion 204. In some embodiments, firstportion 802 may be configurated similar to first portion 502 and secondportion 804 may be configured similar to second portion 504.

Second portion 804 may further include an indicator 806. Indicator 806may visually indicate when the user is using vaporization device 800.For example, indicator 806 may be representative of an LED light thatemits light in a gradient fashion to mimic a burn of a cigarette. Insome embodiments, indicator 806 may be representative of a display(e.g., OLED display) that similarly emits light in a gradient fashion tomimic a burn of a cigarette. In operation, the gradient of indicator 806may be controlled by the microcontroller of vaporization device 800. Insome embodiments, vaporization device 800 may further include a pressuresensor. As a user inhales using vaporization device 800, the pressuresensor may be activated, which may prompt a controller to activateindicator 806 in a manner that mimics the burndown of a cigarette ember.

In some embodiments, application 112 may further include a timer thatactivates when application 112 determines that the user has puffedenough times that one cigarette has been smoked in a continuous fashion.

In some embodiments, indicator 806 may also be used as an alarm or timerto signal to the user that they should consume the vapor mixture atcertain times of the day (e.g., in the morning). In some embodiments,application 112 may further cause client device 106 to vibrate slowlyafter morning alarm to indicate user can use device if needed

FIG. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating a method 900 of generating adosage plan, according to exemplary embodiments. In some embodiments,method 900 may involve use of vaporization device 102, vaporizationdevice 200, vaporization device 500, and/or vaporization device 800discussed above in conjunction with FIGS. 1-8 . For exemplary purposesonly, method 900 may be discussed with particular reference tovaporization device 500. Method 900 may begin at step 902.

At step 902, back-end computing system 104 receives initializinginformation from client device 106. Such initializing information mayinclude, but is not limited to, a user's age, gender, smoking habits(e.g., how many times per day, how many packs per week, how long theuser has smoked for, etc.), occupation, smoking cessation goals, and thelike.

At step 904, back-end computing system 104 may generate a dosage planfor the user. In some embodiments, back-end computing system 104 maygenerate a dosage plan based on the initializing information. Dosagemodule 116 may leverage a prediction model generated by machine learningmodule 118 to generate a dosage plan for the user based on thoseparameters provided by the user. In this manner, dosage module 116 maygenerate an individualized dosage plan based on the user's attributesand goals.

In some embodiments, the dosage plan may be representative of a smokingcessation plan that may include one or more phases. Each phase mayinclude a specific ratio of nicotine-containing substance tonon-nicotine-containing substance in a vapor mixture. Over time (e.g.,as the user progress through the various phases), the ratio ofsubstances within the vapor mixture may change, until a user is almostentirely consuming a vapor formed from the non-nicotine-containingsubstance.

In some embodiments, the dosage plan may be representative of amedication plan for depression that involves delivering varying amountsof Ketamine over one or more phases. Each phase may include a specificratio of Ketamine-containing substance to non-Ketamine-containingsubstance in a vapor mixture. Over time (e.g., as the user progressthrough the various phases), the ratio of substances within the vapormixture may change, depending on how often the user relies onvaporization device 500.

At step 906, back-end computing system 104 may transmit the dosage planto client device 106 of the user. In some embodiments, back-endcomputing system 104 may provide client device 106 with access to thedosage plan via one or more application programming interfaces (APIs)that allow client device 106 to access the dosage plan. In someembodiments, back-end computing system 104 may transmit the dosage plandirectly to microcontroller 650 of vaporization device 500.

In those embodiments in which back-end computing system 104 transmitsthe dosage plan to client device 106, client device 106 may communicatethe dosage plan to vaporization device 500. For example, client device106 may interface with microcontroller 650 of vaporization device 500,such that vaporization device 500 may store at least a portion of thedosage plan in memory. The portion of the dosage plan transmitted fromclient device 106 to microcontroller 650 may include instructions as tohow much power to deliver to each activation element. As a result,vaporization device 500 may deliver a vapor mixture formed from apredefined ratio of a substances to the end user. For example, when auser attempts to consume a vapor mixture, microcontroller 650 may causea predefined amount of power to be provided each activation element toheat the liquids contained therein, thereby generating a vapor mixture.In some embodiments, microcontroller 650 may provide a different amountof power to each activation element to obtain a pre-defined ratio, asdictated by the dosage plan.

At step 908, back-end computing system 104 may receive usageinformation. In some embodiments, back-end computing system 104 mayreceive usage information from client device 106. In some embodiments,back-end computing system 104 may receive usage information frommicrocontroller 650. In some embodiments, back-end computing system 104may receive usage statistics in real-time (or near real-time). In someembodiments, back-end computing system 104 may receive usage statisticsin batches. For example, back-end computing system 104 may receive usagestatistics periodically (e.g., daily).

At step 910, back-end computing system 104 may receive a reading fromcarbon monoxide sensor 614. For example, a user may be prompted to blowinto vaporization device 500 to measure an amount of carbon monoxideand/or carbon monoxide contained in the user's breath. In this manner,carbon monoxide sensor 614 may provide an indication to back-endcomputing system 104 regarding the user's nicotine intake. For example,it may be the case that the user needs more nicotine than originallyplanned by dosage module 116. As a result, the user is seeking othersources of nicotine (e.g., cigarettes, chewing tobacco, etc.) inaddition to vaporization device 500.

At step 912, back-end computing system 104 may generate an updateddosage plan based on the user statistics and carbon monoxide reading.For example, dosage module 116 may be configured to provide the userdata and carbon monoxide reading, as input, to prediction model todetermine whether the initial dosage plan should be adjusted. Theadjustments may results in an extension of certain phases to the dosageplan or a change to the ratio of substances in a given phase.

At step 914, back-end computing system 104 may transmit the updatedsmoking cessation plan to client device 106 of the user ormicrocontroller 650. In some embodiments, back-end computing system 104may provide client device 106 or microcontroller 650 with access to theupdated smoking cessation plan via one or more APIs.

FIG. 10A illustrates an architecture of system bus computing system1000, according to example embodiments. One or more components of system1000 may be in electrical communication with each other using a bus1005. System 1000 may include a processor (e.g., one or more CPUs, GPUsor other types of processors) 1010 and a system bus 1005 that couplesvarious system components including the system memory 1015, such as readonly memory (ROM) 1020 and random access memory (RAM) 1025, to processor1010. System 1000 can include a cache of high-speed memory connecteddirectly with, in close proximity to, or integrated as part of processor1010. System 1000 can copy data from memory 1015 and/or storage device1030 to cache 1012 for quick access by processor 1010. In this way,cache 1012 may provide a performance boost that avoids processor 1010delays while waiting for data. These and other modules can control or beconfigured to control processor 1010 to perform various actions. Othersystem memory 1015 may be available for use as well. Memory 1015 mayinclude multiple different types of memory with different performancecharacteristics. Processor 1010 may be representative of a singleprocessor or multiple processors. Processor 1010 can include one or moreof a general purpose processor or a hardware module or software module,such as service 1 1032, service 2 1034, and service 3 1036 stored instorage device 1030, configured to control processor 1010, as well as aspecial-purpose processor where software instructions are incorporatedinto the actual processor design. Processor 1010 may essentially be acompletely self-contained computing system, containing multiple cores orprocessors, a bus, memory controller, cache, etc. A multi-core processormay be symmetric or asymmetric.

To enable user interaction with the system 1000, an input device 1045which can be any number of input mechanisms, such as a microphone forspeech, a touch-sensitive screen for gesture or graphical input,keyboard, mouse, motion input, speech and so forth. An output device1035 (e.g., a display) can also be one or more of a number of outputmechanisms known to those of skill in the art. In some instances,multimodal systems can enable a user to provide multiple types of inputto communicate with system 1000. Communications interface 1040 cangenerally govern and manage the user input and system output. There isno restriction on operating on any particular hardware arrangement andtherefore the basic features here may easily be substituted for improvedhardware or firmware arrangements as they are developed.

Storage device 1030 may be a non-volatile memory and can be a hard diskor other types of computer readable media that can store data that areaccessible by a computer, such as magnetic cassettes, flash memorycards, solid state memory devices, digital versatile disks, cartridges,random access memories (RAMs) 1025, read only memory (ROM) 1020, andhybrids thereof.

Storage device 1030 can include services 1032, 1034, and 1036 forcontrolling the processor 1010. Other hardware or software modules arecontemplated. Storage device 1030 can be connected to system bus 1005.In one aspect, a hardware module that performs a particular function caninclude the software component stored in a computer-readable medium inconnection with the necessary hardware components, such as processor1010, bus 1005, output device 1035 (e.g., a display), and so forth, tocarry out the function.

FIG. 10B illustrates a computer system 1050 having a chipsetarchitecture, according to example embodiments. Computer system 1050 maybe an example of computer hardware, software, and firmware that can beused to implement the disclosed technology. System 1050 can include oneor more processors 1055, representative of any number of physicallyand/or logically distinct resources capable of executing software,firmware, and hardware configured to perform identified computations.One or more processors 1055 can communicate with a chipset 1060 that cancontrol input to and output from one or more processors 1055. In thisexample, chipset 1060 outputs information to output 1065, such as adisplay, and can read and write information to storage device 1070,which can include magnetic media, and solid-state media, for example.Chipset 1060 can also read data from and write data to storage device1075 (e.g., RAM). A bridge 1080 for interfacing with a variety of userinterface components 1085 can be provided for interfacing with chipset1060. Such user interface components 1085 can include a keyboard, amicrophone, touch detection and processing circuitry, a pointing device,such as a mouse, and so on. In general, inputs to system 1050 can comefrom any of a variety of sources, machine generated and/or humangenerated.

Chipset 1060 can also interface with one or more communicationinterfaces 1090 that can have different physical interfaces. Suchcommunication interfaces can include interfaces for wired and wirelesslocal area networks, for broadband wireless networks, as well aspersonal area networks. Some applications of the methods for generating,displaying, and using the GUI disclosed herein can include receivingordered datasets over the physical interface or be generated by themachine itself by one or more processors 1055 analyzing data stored instorage device 1070 or 1075. Further, the machine can receive inputsfrom a user through user interface components 1085 and executeappropriate functions, such as browsing functions by interpreting theseinputs using one or more processors 1055.

It can be appreciated that example systems 1000 and 1050 can have morethan one processor 1010 or be part of a group or cluster of computingdevices networked together to provide greater processing capability.

While the foregoing is directed to embodiments described herein, otherand further embodiments may be devised without departing from the basicscope thereof. For example, aspects of the present disclosure may beimplemented in hardware or software or a combination of hardware andsoftware. One embodiment described herein may be implemented as aprogram product for use with a computer system. The program(s) of theprogram product define functions of the embodiments (including themethods described herein) and can be contained on a variety ofcomputer-readable storage media. Illustrative computer-readable storagemedia include, but are not limited to: (i) non-writable storage media(e.g., read-only memory (ROM) devices within a computer, such as CD-ROMdisks readably by a CD-ROM drive, flash memory, ROM chips, or any typeof solid-state non-volatile memory) on which information is permanentlystored; and (ii) writable storage media (e.g., floppy disks within adiskette drive or hard-disk drive or any type of solid staterandom-access memory) on which alterable information is stored. Suchcomputer-readable storage media, when carrying computer-readableinstructions that direct the functions of the disclosed embodiments, areembodiments of the present disclosure.

It will be appreciated to those skilled in the art that the precedingexamples are exemplary and not limiting. It is intended that allpermutations, enhancements, equivalents, and improvements thereto areapparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the specificationand a study of the drawings are included within the true spirit andscope of the present disclosure. It is therefore intended that thefollowing appended claims include all such modifications, permutations,and equivalents as fall within the true spirit and scope of theseteachings.

1. A vaporization device, comprising: a mouthpiece having a firstopening; an inner shell disposed in the mouthpiece, the inner shellhaving a second opening in fluid communication with the first opening; afirst pod disposed in the inner shell, the first pod configured to holda nicotine-containing liquid; a second pod disposed in the inner shell,the second pod configured to hold a non-nicotine-containing liquid; aone-way valve positioned over the second opening, the one-way valveconfigurable between an open position and a closed position, the one wayvalve directing two airflow pathways defined in the mouthpiece; and acarbon monoxide sensor disposed in the vaporization device.
 2. Thevaporization device of claim 1, further comprising: a first activationelement disposed in the first pod, the first activation elementconfigured to heat the nicotine-containing liquid to form a first vapor;and a second activation element disposed in the second pod, the secondactivation element configured to heat the non-nicotine-containing liquidto form a second vapor.
 3. The vaporization device of claim 2, furthercomprising: a microcontroller in communication with the first activationelement and the second activation element, the microcontrollerconfigured to vary an amount of power applied to the first activationelement and the second activation element.
 4. The vaporization device ofclaim 3, wherein the microcontroller stores a dosage plan that definesthe amount of power to be applied to the first activation element andthe second activation element.
 5. The vaporization device of claim 1,wherein the carbon monoxide sensor is configured to measure an amount ofcarbon monoxide and/or carbon monoxide present in a user's breath. 6.The vaporization device of claim 2, wherein the inner shell defines achannel in the mouthpiece, wherein the first vapor mixes with the secondvapor in the channel to form a vapor mixture to be delivered to a user.7. The vaporization device of claim 1, further comprising: an indicator,wherein the indicator is configured to emit a light gradient.
 8. Thevaporization device of claim 1, wherein the one-way valve isconfigurable to the open position when negative pressure is created inthe mouthpiece.
 9. The vaporization device of claim 1, furthercomprising: one or more air passages, the one or more air passagesconfigured to allow air to exit the mouthpiece.
 10. A vaporizationdevice, comprising: a mouthpiece having a first opening; an inner shelldisposed in the mouthpiece, the inner shell having a second opening influid communication with the first opening; a first pod disposed in theinner shell, the first pod configured to hold a medication-containingliquid; a second pod disposed in the inner shell, the second podconfigured to hold a non-medication-containing liquid; a one-way valvepositioned over the second opening, the one-way valve configurablebetween an open position and a closed position; and a vapor filtrationmesh disposed in the mouthpiece.
 11. The vaporization device of claim10, further comprising: a first activation element disposed in the firstpod, the first activation element configured to heat themedication-containing liquid to form a first vapor; and a secondactivation element disposed in the second pod, the second activationelement configured to heat the non-medication-containing liquid to forma second vapor.
 12. The vaporization device of claim 11, furthercomprising: a microcontroller in communication with the first activationelement and the second activation element, the microcontrollerconfigured to vary an amount of power applied to the first activationelement and the second activation element.
 13. The vaporization deviceof claim 12, wherein the microcontroller stores a dosage plan thatdefines the amount of power to be applied to the first activationelement and the second activation element.
 14. The vaporization deviceof claim 10, wherein the vapor filtration mesh is configured to filtercontaminants.
 15. The vaporization device of claim 10, furthercomprising: one or more air passages, the one or more air passagesconfigured to allow air to exit the mouthpiece.
 16. The vaporizationdevice of claim 15, wherein the one-way valve is configurable to theopen position when negative pressure is created in the mouthpiece. 17.The vaporization device of claim 15, wherein the one-way valve isconfigurable to the closed position when a user exhales into themouthpiece, wherein, in the closed position, the one-way valve forces anexhale of the user to pass through the vapor filtration mesh, towardsthe one or more air passages.
 18. A computer-implemented method,comprising: generating an initial smoking cessation plan based on one ormore inputs provided by a client device in communication with avaporization device, the initial smoking cessation plan comprising oneor more phases, wherein each phase is associated with a predefined ratioof a vapor mixture for the vaporization device to deliver to a user;loading the initial smoking cessation plan onto the client device;receiving one or more streams of usage statistics associated with theuser's use of the vaporization device; receiving a carbon monoxideand/or carbon monoxide reading from a carbon monoxide sensor disposed inthe vaporization device; analyzing the one or more streams of usagestatistics and the carbon monoxide and/or carbon monoxide reading todetermine whether the user's use of the vaporization device is inaccordance with the initial smoking cessation plan; determining that theuser's use of the vaporization device deviates from the initial smokingcessation plan; and modifying the initial smoking cessation plan basedon the determining.
 19. The computer-implemented method of claim 18,wherein the carbon monoxide and/or carbon monoxide reading indicates alevel of nicotine present in the user's breath.
 20. Thecomputer-implemented method of claim 18, wherein the usage statisticscomprise one or more uses of the vaporization device and a durationassociated with each use of the one or more uses.